A man who suffered an injury on an East Yorkshire beach was rescued by a coastguard helicopter.

A coastguard rescue team were called to North Beach, Bridlington, on Sunday, April 21, after a man suffered a suspected hip injury.

The casualty was in severe pain and due to the threat of an incoming tide a helicopter was dispatched to remove him from the beach.

However, the coastguard had to move the landing site to a cliff top due to concern to members of the public.

A statement from Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team read: “It’s been a busy weekend for the team so far with 7 incidents since Good Friday. The latest incident was a casualty on North Beach with a suspected hip injury.

A coastguard helicopter lands on a cliff top in North Beach, Bridlington (Image: Bridlington Coastguard and Rescue Team)

“Due to the casualties pain score and incoming tide the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter was requested and tasked.

“A landing site was prepared on the beach but due to downwash and spay causing concern to members of the public the HLS was moved to the cliff top.

(Image: Bridlington Coastguard and Rescue Team)

“Casualty assessed by Aircrew Paramedic, given pain relief and extracted to the helicopter on the cliff top.

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